iii. The foundation will collect funds from public and use it to provide gainful employment to youth in villages facing drought.

4. ‘PMKKKY’ LAUNCHED BY UNION GOVERNMENT:

i.Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) is launched by union government to transform the lives of people living in the areas which are affected directly or indirectly by mining.

ii. The aim of Yojna is to minimize the adverse impacts, during and after mining, on the environment, health and socio-economics of people in mining districts.

iii. The another aim is to ensure long-term sustainable livelihoods for the affected people in mining areas by providing drinking water,health care, sanitation, education, skill development, women and child care, welfare of aged and disabled people, skill development to ensure a prosper life.